Presenter: Chris Turney, Partner at Turney LG Social inflation in general liability incurred losses can be demonstrated by the disproportionate increase in loss costs over recent years. This webinar will explore the potential contributors and drivers of this change, from anchoring and Reptile Theory to “Spike Valuations” to verdict shaming and a culture of safetyism. […]

Presenters: Dan Petrilli, Attorney at Horst Krekstein & Runyon, LLC; Justin Whedbee, Executive General Adjuster at MAS Solutions; John Smith, Property Claim Examiner at Erie Insurance Group Description: Appraisal is always evolving, and understanding the latest trends impacts how adjusters handle these claims. This webinar provides the appraiser, insurer, and legal perspectives on the challenges/best practices for appraisal […]

Presenters: David Heemann, Partner at Tyson & Mendes; Pete Fowler, Chief Quality Officer at Pete Fowler Construction; Jennifer Kavestran, Partner at Anderson, McPharlin & Conners When the cost of repair estimates and supplementals presented by contractors become excessive, adjusters are tasked with unraveling a knot of thorny issues. This webinar identifies key times in the claim cycle and […]

Presenters: William McKenzie, Litigation Attorney at McKenzie PLLC; Toby Terpstra, Senior Visualizaton Analyst III at J.S. Held LLC There are new tactics and technology that we can employ to get better results in the current claims environment! From trucking losses to class actions, from premises liability to product liability, the cases run the gamut. In this webinar, […]

Presenters: Mark Solomon, Shareholder at Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.; Lee Wickert, Partner at Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C. The nemesis of most insurance companies is the natural disaster. With no obvious subrogation potential or third-party liability, these claim payments seemingly money down the drain. However, investigation, creativity, and research can reveal recovery potential in even […]

Presenter: Charles Browning, Partner at Plunkett Cooney PC PFAS are a ubiquitous class of substances, as they are found in thousands of products (from pizza boxes to cosmetics to fire-fighting foam). PFAS do not attenuate in the environment, hence the moniker “forever chemicals.” Property damage and bodily injury claims arising from PFAS exposure are increasing exponentially. […]

Presenters: Kenneth Williams, Shareholder at Segal McCambridge Singer et., al.; Jacob Carr, Material Damage Manager at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance With the advancements in technology, the role of a driver has undergone a transformative shift. Semi-autonomous systems like ADAS (“Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems”) are becoming more and more prevalent, yet manufacturers continue to claim that drivers are […]